I have both a Snugli infant carrier and a friend's Maya Wrap, and I have been alternating between the two, trying to determine which one is better suited for which circumstances.
PROs for the Maya Wrap:
- makes a small enough "package" that I can very easily still type; Snugli is too bulky to reach my arms around and see the monitor over the top of
- has a large pocket: washcloths, binky, camera, cell phone, ventolin inhaler, etc.
PROs for the Snugli carrier:
- MUCH easier to get baby into and out of one-handed and quickly; maya wrap is awkward to fit but once it is, you don't DARE mess with it or you won't get the baby back into it again
- better distributes the weight of the baby to prevent backache
My conclusion: they are pretty evenly matched; I am unable to choose one over the other. I'm glad I have both available to me.